Carriage Ride in Central Park

• Hitching a ride on a horse drawn carriage in New York's iconic Central Park evokes the traditional spirit of this beautiful city. The park is known as one of the most beautiful urban parks anywhere in the world and provides an ideal setting for a romantic anniversary celebration. The carriage tour includes such sights as the Central Park Zoo, the Trump Wollman Skating Rink, the Dakota Building and Sheep Meadow. Carriages can be prearranged or flagged down. The carriages generally line up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues.
  
  

Lincoln Center

• For a couple who share a love of the arts, an anniversary spent at the Lincoln Center is bound to be a memorable one. The 16.3 acre complex, situated in the heart of the Upper West Side, is home to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, as well as 11 other artistic organizations and institutions. These include the Lincoln Center Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic orchestra, and New York City Opera, ensuring that all tastes are satisfied. The Lincoln Center now receives upwards of five million visitors per year and is an artistic experience quite unlike any other.
  
  

Harbor Cruise

• There are few more romantic ways to spend an anniversary than a leisurely cruise around New York harbor. There are a wide variety of cruises available, from tall ships to sleek yachts and everything in-between, the cruises offer stunning views of the iconic New York skyline as well as low-key fine dining for celebrating couples. The larger cruise ships also house a bar area for after dinner. Harbor cruises boast the best views of the fireworks displays on the Hudson River on July 4th, so if your anniversary falls around this date, book your cruise well in advance.
  
  

Barbetta Restaurant

• For traditional dining on your anniversary, the Barbetta restaurant on West 46th Street provides a unique and glamorous setting for the occasion. Opened in 1906 and specializing in gourmet Italian cuisine, the Barbetta prides itself on its finery and is decorated with an unerring attention to detail. The Barbetta, founded by Sebastiano Maioglio and now owned by his daughter, has received numerous accolades and is considered a sight of historical significance.